The Pop Up Farm, near St Albans in Hertfordshire, runs a genuine pick-your-own pumpkin festival each October, growing pumpkins and squashes on the vine for visitors to pick from the field. With a bale maze, a snack van and a strong regenerative-farming ethos, it is a popular family Halloween outing just off the M1. Entry is by a pre-booked online ticket.
About The Pop Up Farm
The Pop Up Farm grows pumpkins and sunflowers on its own farmland near the M1 junction 9, between Redbourn and Flamstead. It runs a sunflower season in summer and a pumpkin festival in October, with a focus on regenerative farming.
Pumpkin Picking at The Pop Up Farm
The pumpkins and squashes grow on the vine in the field, and you walk the patch to pick your own. The entry ticket covers admission, with the pumpkins paid for separately, and there is a bale maze and a snack van. Entry is booked online in advance, with no tickets sold on the door.
Opening Times & Prices
The pumpkin festival runs through October. Entry has been around £5.95 per person (under-2s free) booked online in advance, with the pumpkins paid for separately. The dates and prices for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing, so check the farm’s website to book.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: The Pop Up Farm, near M1 junction 9, Redbourn / Flamstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8HT.
- Booking: entry is booked online in advance; no tickets are sold on the door.
- Parking: free on-site parking.
- Dogs: no dogs (assistance dogs excepted).
- Payment: fully cashless (all major cards except American Express).
Contact
Address: The Pop Up Farm, near M1 J9, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8HT
Website: thepopupfarm.co.uk
Facebook: @ThePopUpFarm
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book?
Yes, entry is booked online in advance and no tickets are sold on the door. The pumpkins are paid for separately.
Are the pumpkins homegrown?
Yes, the pumpkins and squashes grow on the vine in the farm’s own field, and you walk the patch to pick your own.